Supervisor, Warehouse

Americold • Carthage, MO

17d • $58,500 - $73,000

About The Position

Supervise and coordinate warehouse operations for an assigned team on a shift basis, focusing on efficient receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer products to meet service and cost objectives. Ensure quality standards are maintained, oversee shift communication, and direct staff to achieve operational goals. Travel may be required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of supervisory or warehouse experience, or successful completion of Americold's internship program, or a bachelor's degree.
• High school diploma.
• Forklift certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, calculators, desktop computers, and photocopiers.
• Ability to perform or assist with complex or skilled warehouse tasks.
• Ability to supervise employees effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and resolve work-related problems.
• Willingness to mentor and support employee development.
• Ability to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
• Ability to tolerate controlled indoor temperatures from 32°F (0°C) to -45°F (-43°C), as well as outdoor temperatures and precipitation.
• Ability to climb ladders or step ladders and tolerate heights up to 30 feet (9 meters), including accessing elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for working at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Ability to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently during an 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to frequently mount and dismount materials handling equipment.
• Fine articulation movements with fingers, hands, and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on the specific role, ability to lift boxes weighing up to 80 lbs. (36 kg) and carry products up to 6 ft. (2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
• Vision abilities including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear and speak to understand, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, and to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience working in a union environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate unloading inbound shipments, stacking products, and picking and staging outbound shipments while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure the accuracy and condition of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Facilitate communication between shifts and conduct shift meetings.
• Oversee safe operation of materials handling equipment and maintain a clean and secure work area.
• Ensure staff compliance with safety policies; investigate and report safety incidents; and conduct operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Direct work schedules, assign duties, evaluate employee performance, and prepare records and reports.
• Address personnel issues, assess training needs, and collaborate with staff and management to resolve work-related problems.
• Perform other essential duties as applicable and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED